Government and Politics
Course summary
Lively, relevant, controversial.. there are many ways to describe A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow your confidence. The specification requires in depth study of UK and US government and politics. Comparisons across the two political systems are required in the topic entitled Comparative politics. Students will be required to identify parallels, connections, similarities and differences between aspects of politics. This will ensure that students develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, political institutions and political processes It’s ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethic, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organization, the media, government and the civil service. Course Overview Paper 1: UK Politics and core ideologies • Political parties • Electoral systems • Voting behaviour • Media • Conservatism • Socialism • Liberalism Paper 2: UK Government and non core ideologies • UK Constitution • Parliament • Prime Minister • EU and Judiciary • Constitution • Nationalism Paper 3: Comparative politics USA • US Constitution • US Congress • Supreme Court • US Presidency • Democracy and Participation Why choose Government and Politics • Develops a wide range of skills such as strong communication skills, critical thingking, analysis, an interest in social justice, morals, and ethics • Government and politics at Paddington enhances students’ political literacy. • We give students a voice to navigate the tumultuous world of21st century politics. • Politics is a living and breathing subject. • Represents an opportunity to get to grips with all those mysterious mechanisms that govern the way we live. • Opportunity to visit Westminster • And politics live show! • A gateway to social science degreed such as Psychology, Sociology, History, English, Law and Political Science.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
As published by the school
• GCSE grade 6 in a humanities subject and English grade 6 • If you are good at History, you are likely to be good at Government and Polotics • Have a genuine interest in current affairs
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Assessment
A Level: Three two hour written exams taken at the end of year 13
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